About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in energy technology. You will join the team in Perrysburg to work on site-wide throughput and yield improvement projects. This is a full-time, paid position for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Analyze throughput constraints and scrap data.
- Investigate production issues and report on daily status.
- Learn to use JMP statistical software and new scrap-handling tools.
- Collaborate with various groups to collect data and perform root-cause analysis.
- Create and present PowerPoint updates in technical forums.
- Develop standard operating procedures and monitor their deployment on the factory floor.
- Support lab sample preparation and production floor experiments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering program, or Data Science.
- Strong proficiency in Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to identify root causes using data analytics.
- Familiarity with statistical concepts.
- Good communication skills for working across different functions.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or Six Sigma is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Perrysburg, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026 (3-6 months).
- Compensation: $22-$25 per hour.
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 27 pounds, climb stairs, and wear required personal protective equipment including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.
About First Solar
First Solar operates as a public company specializing in thin-film solar panel manufacturing and renewable energy. Founded in 1999, the firm maintains its headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. It employs approximately 6,715 people across its global operations. The company develops its solar technology through research and development labs located in California and Ohio.
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